An analysis has provided evidence of higher temperatures leading to more Salmonella and Campylobacter infections.
A search was conducted for peer-reviewed epidemiological studies published between January 1990 and March 2024.
Out of 3,472 results, 44 studies were included in the systematic review, covering more than 1 million cases each of
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Scientists have warned that the prevalence of Vibrio in seafood is expected to increase because of climate change.
An assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) anticipated that the occurrence and levels of Vibrio in seafood will rise in response to coastal warming and extreme weather events, like heatwaves.
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Four ways to improve food safety and enhance trade have been put forward in a policy brief.
The document discusses trade and food safety links and highlights the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) role.
While trade can provide consumers with sufficient, diverse, and nutritious food, it can also contribute
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The number of Listeria infections went up in 2021 in England and Wales, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
A total of 160 cases of listeriosis were reported in England and Wales compared to 124 infections in 2020.
National surveillance in England and Wales is coordinated by the
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Climate change is expected to lead to an increase in foodborne infections and presents a growing public health risk in Germany, according to scientists.
One of a series of articles, published in the Robert Koch Institute’s Journal of Health Monitoring, focuses on the influence of climate change on foodborne
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Gender equality, climate change and technology were key themes in a network that tries to ensure safe trade, according to an annual report.
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) aims to improve sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in developing and least developed countries.
STDF was established by the Food and Agriculture
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Food systems must be transformed urgently to improve food safety and health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO said multiple problems are negatively affecting health including zoonotic pathogens that spread between animals and humans.
The current system is “failing” with foodborne diseases widespread, and unhealthy diets and malnutrition
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Climate impacts on diseases including foodborne infections pose a growing threat, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA).
The agency said there is a need to move from planning to action and to improve awareness among public health and healthcare practitioners, in a report on climate change in Europe.
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The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is conducting a climate risks and food safety baseline assessment.
The exercise will determine the resilience of food and water safety and health and agriculture-related sectors in response to the effects of climate change in the region.
Objectives include identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities
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The Caribbean is not prepared to tackle the potential food safety impacts of climate change, according to experts.
Ronald Roopnarine, from the University of West Indies, said in reality the region is not climate present ready, never mind being climate change ready.
Renata Clarke, of the Food and Agriculture Organization
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